Design Destinations Magazine Spring 2023

Spring 2023

AYANA Segara Bali

Bali’s New Luxury Option

Lyon, France

Overlooked? No More

Paris, France

Time to Go Back Bali

Colorful, Spiritual and Unique

Lako Di’a

Explore Komodo

Welcome to our Spring Issue of Design Destinations!.

Last December we visited Jakarta, Bali and Komodo in Indonesia. We were greeted by these friendly people of this amazing destinations and were hosted by the luxurious AYANA Resorts and Hotels. In this issue we feature AYANA’s luxurious yacht in Komodo and their newest resort in Bali, AYANA Segara Bali.

We are featuring great destination, two articles about France: Paris and Lyon. The magical archeological city of Tikal is also feature as well as Bali and in our American Legends section, we paid honor to one of our greatest American performers Nina Simone.

We hope that you enjoy this issue and we look forward to your comments. Until our next issue … ”Go and See the World!”

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GOING BACK

BALI COLORFUL, SPIRITUAL AND UNIQUE

TIKAL The Mysterious City

SPRING IS NEAR

LYON OVERLOOKED NO MORE

By Alicia Diez

When dreaming and planning of a trip to France, what comes to most people’s minds? Paris, French Riviera, Provence, Bordeaux, the Alps? Why isn’t France’s 3rd largest city part of the lineup? By the way, would you happen to know that city?? Well, it’s Lyon! Yes, it’s true! Lyon is most certainly deserving of consideration for your next trip to France. Personally, I believe slow tourism is the way to really experience a destination, and not just a cursory visit. I was fortunate to spend a week giving me time to explore and discover Lyon., and if truth be told, I could have stayed longer – it has that much! This is my attempt to share a snippet of some of the activities that can be found.

Lyon has a long and rich history (over 2000 years’ worth); is famous for its gastronomy; is world-renown for its silks and textiles; has beautiful art; and both classical and modern architecture. Yet Lyon is overlooked, but in a way, that is a blessing making a visit to this city a pleasure.

Did you know that Lyon is the birthplace of our modernday movies? It is! It was the Lumière brothers, who devised an early motion-picture camera and projector called the Cinématograph, from where the word “cinema” gets its name. In the beautiful home belonging to the Lumière family, you can visit the Museum Lumière and see where the first film was shot, along with seeing other very early movies dating from 1895!

This is only the tip of the iceberg.

If food is your passion, Lyon is the place for you. It’s Frances’s capital of gastronomy and boasts over 2,000 restaurants, the highest number per capita in France; from Michelin-starred, of which are about 20, to traditional Bouchons serving traditional dishes such as quenelles, pâté en croute and Saint Marcelin cheese! Many of the famous French chefs have come from Lyon and its surrounding area, such as Paul Bocuse and Daniel Boulud! With this kind of culinary heritage, it’s an easy excuse to spend more time simply sampling Its culinary bounty. You can go deeper in this culinary exploration by visiting the International City of Gastronomy, housed in Hotel-Dieu (former hospital) taking you from the importance of food for nurturing one’s health to the

history of French cuisine. There is even an interactive section for young children where they are introduced to the marvels of cooking. It really is not to be missed!

While you are at Hotel Dieu, you must take time within the large complex to explore the various places within it walls to discover cloistered courtyards, pathways, and other hidden spaces. It deserves a visit on to itself. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you will discover. As a treat, stop for a lovely refreshment at Le Dôme and while you are sipping on one of their beautiful cocktails, don’t forget to look up. You won’t regret it!

Lyon is filled with fascinating museums, which kept me busy during the week I visited. One such museum is the Textile Museum demonstrating the history of Lyon’s silk trade and weaving. Go through the museum and you will be amazed at the creations of those silk weavers and embroiders as you see the beautifully finished products and samples found throughout the museum. They are stunning, to say the least! For a further dive into the silk industry, head over to Maison des Canuts (Silk Workers’ Center) which gives you an overall picture of five centuries of silk making, covering the historical, artistic, technical and social aspects, and the impact it had on Lyon.

Because Lyon was at one time the capital of booking in the 15th and 16th centuries, another unique museum to visit, would be the Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication. Here you will see and understand the process involved in printing a single page. In today’s world of simply typing on a keyboard and seeing letters appear on our screens, we are not all familiar with how printing impacted history. The museum gives you an appreciation of the intricate process of printing, but also the impact bringing books into the hands of many which changed the lives of people from different economic and social levels.

Outside of the city of Paris, Lyon has France’s finest collection of paintings and sculptures by Picasso, Monet and Rodin housed in the Museé des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts). The museum is very manageable in size which makes it a pleasure to visit as you move about discovering their collection of Monet, Fragonard,

Gauguin, Picasso, Manet, Delacroix works as well as examples from antiquity, the Renaissance, sculptures and decorative arts. Or you can visit and see one of the temporary exhibits taking place. After you have toured through the museum, its beautiful courtyard garden offers you the opportunity to rest and recharge where you feel that you are elsewhere and not in a city before continuing on towards your next discovery.

If you enjoy visiting churches, Lyon has a number of beautiful examples. One which is visible from many parts of the city is the

Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, perched high on one of the hills of Lyon. Built in Romanesque and Byzantine styles, it should be on your list 0to visit for its stained-glass windows and beautiful mosaics. After your walk up to the Basilica, you can make your way back down towards the center of Lyon where you can visit another church which should not be missed, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a 12th century Gothic and Romanesque cathedral which took about two centuries to build. Although the architecture is more impressive from the outside, its stained-glass windows are

breathtaking, especially when the sun shines through them. It is heavenly.

From the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, travel along the cobblestoned streets of Vieux Lyon, or Old Town, where you can discover hidden passageways known as “traboules.” These passageways were created as a way of getting from one street to another without having to take long detours and allowing workers and craftspeople to transport their textiles and clothes without getting wet during inclement weather. Interestingly, these very passageways were used during WWII by the French resistance for secret meetings and keeping the Nazis from fully occupying Lyon. It was fun for me to find a few of the 40 passageways open to the public; but imagine, about 400 exist throughout the city!

For a complete change of pace, travel to the newest section of Lyon known as the Confluence, named for its location at the confluence of the rivers Saône and Rhône. This is Lyon’s modern section whose aim is to create a fully sustainable urban community where people of all social classes live, work, eat, shop, and play. Here you will also find the Musée des Confluences, an ambitious science and humanities museum in what has become an iconic structure of glass and steel.

Lyon is also known as The City of Murals. It started back in the 1970’s with art students who wanted to bring art into the open so it would be within the reach of the ordinary citizen and with a mayor who felt that Lyon, at that time, was a dark and sad-looking industrial city. As a result, there are more than 150 murals and tromp l’oeil decorating the empty sides of buildings which were their “blank canvases.” They are truly works of art. Sometimes you don’t realize you have found one as the windows depicted and the perspective are that realistic! Once you discover one, you will want to continue finding others – they are

As you continue meander through the streets of Lyon, you marvel at the beautiful buildings and squares along the way; from the Lyon Opera House to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Place des Jacobins to Place Bellecourt to name a few. You also come upon wonderful food markets featuring all the locally sourced produce and locally prepared foods. This could keep you be busy for a while. It is a feast for both the eyes and stomach, whether you go to Marché Saint-Antoine, Marché de la Croix-Rousse, Marché Jean Macé, Marché de la Tête d’Or, Marché Alimentaire et Fleurs Quai Augagneur (food and flower market). If there is no time to visit all these markets, simply step into Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse and you have the opportunity to see and purchase some very tasty treats!

I could go on and on with the discoveries in Lyon, but I think you can appreciate that Lyon is a gem which should not be overlooked. Happy travels!

URBAN ART Giving Color to Cities

Tarsila do Amaral - Brazil

Melanie Shamnach

According to VinePair, the earliest claim someone made to have invented the margarita was in 1938 by Carlos "Danny" Herrera. He owned the restaurant Rancho La Gloria in Tijuana, Mexico. He claimed to have created the drink for a dancer, Marjorie King, who couldn't drink any liquor apart from tequila. Since she didn't enjoy tequila neat, Herrera threw together the ingredients used for a tequila shot — salt and lime juice — to create an early version of the margarita. Others who claimed the invention dated later by as much as 10 years. But the truth is that the margarita existed before 1938, too.

Regardless of the real history of the Margarita, no one can deny that it is a favorite for an outdoor gathering. This refreshing cocktail offers a variety of versions besides the traditional one. Wwe selected six of our favorite ones hope you like them too.

MARGARITASNYONE?

CHOSE YOUR TEQUILA WISELY

Komos Tequila Anejo Cristalino

Mexico- Komos Anejo

Cristalino has a stunning nose of sugared pineapple surrounded by bright agave freshness & lime zest. The mouthfeel is rich, with fl oral and delicate fruit notes from its time in the French oak. The fi nish is mineral driven and dry, with a delicate sweetness.

Corralejo Tequila Reposado

This reposado is aged in American oak barrels, giving off an oaky profile that Harris particularly likes—along with flavors of peppercorn, honey, and, of course, agave. It’s a tequila that starts with a woody, nutty aroma, rolls sweetly over the palate, and finishes with a slightly bitter spiciness.

Don Julio 1942

Before fi lling its tall, tapered bottle, this iconic, Don Julio 1942 añejo rests for two and a half years in American white-oak barrels. It’s made with agave that’s been cooked in a brick oven, rollermilled, and distilled with deep, mineral well water in a stainless steel pot still with a copper coil. This mix of old and modern gear, and of course, those casks, yields a smooth and fl owery potion with a caramel-and-vanilla flavor, along with a salt-and-spice finish. It’s a testament to Don Julio González, who founded the brand back in 1942 when he was just 17 years old.

Casa Dragon Tequila Anejo

Casa Dragones Barrel Blend, 100% Blue Agave Añejo sipping tequila, achieves its distinctive character from being matured in two different custom-made wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak, each selected for their individual fl avor and characteristics. At the end of the aging process, both barrel styles are blended together to create a uniquely smooth, agaveforward taste profile.

Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino Extra Anejo

An extra añejo that’s been stripped of its color to make it a crystal-clear sip, this tequila is favorite of Justin Balanga, director of restaurants for Nashville’s Bobby Hotel. “The American and Eastern oak barrel finish adds finesse and complexity to this amazing bottle,” says Balanga, who detects in it “portrays unique flavors such as roasted figs with hints of cinnamon and vanilla to finish.” Another thing he loves about it? Its sourcing. “It comes from a family-owned estate, which adds an exclusive feel to it, as well,” he says.

Patron Tequila Burdeos Anejo

Mexico - "Matured in barrels of a unique blend, American mountain oak and oaks from different regions of France. Aged for 12 months, then distilled once again and racked in hand-selected Bordeaux barrels, adding the distinct fruity flavors of the finest Bordeaux wines."

TOP FAVORITES MARGARITAS

Hibiscus Pomegranate Margarita

Ingredients

• Pomegranate juice. Look for 100% fresh pomegranate juice. I like this brand.

• Sugar

• For the cocktail

• Hibiscus pomegranate syrup

• Tequila - Silver, Blanco, or White.

• Freshly squeezed lime juice.

• Triple sec.

• Garnish with a rosemary sprig, hibiscus flowers, or pomegranate arils.

Tamarind Margarita

Ingredients

• Tequila

• Lemon juice

• Simple syrup or agave

• Tamarind paste

Spicy Apricot Margarita

Ingredients

• Lime wedge

• Jalapeño slices

• Tequila (a Blanco tequila is best for this recipe)

• Cointreau or triple sec

• Lime juice

• Apricot puree

• Shake it all together until it’s mixed to perfection and pour into a salted glass.

Rosemary Giner Margarita

Ingredients

• Agave tequila

• Lime juice

• 3 tablespoons rosemary ginger simple syrup

• Splash soda water

• Shake together the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup before pouring it all into a salted glass with ice. Then, top it off with a splash of soda water and a fresh rosemary sprig for garnish.

Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients

• Watermelon cubes

• Tequila

• Triple sec

• Lime juice

• Tablespoon honey

• In a blender, lightly puree the watermelon cubes. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and honey, and blend further until well combined. Then, you’re ready to pour. Glasses with a salt rim are the standard here, but substituting sugar for salt makes the watermelon margarita even more refreshing.

Blackberry Jalapeno Margarita

Ingredients

• White Sugar + More For Rim

• Filtered Water

• Blackberries, Add More For Increased Flavor

• Fresh Lime Juice

• Jalapeno slices

• High-quality White Tequila

• Blackberry Liqueur, Recommend Chambord

• Orange Liqueur, Recommend Grand Marnier

• Add the simple syrup, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, blackberry liqueur and ice to the cocktail shaker and shake until cold.

The Origins Of Sushi

Sushi traces its origins back for millennia, to the rice fields of Asia – China, to be specific. This may be shocking to you, as most people assume that sushi was first created in Japan However, this is not the case. While Japan is certainly the sushi capital of the world – and responsible for introducing the dish to travelers – sushi traces its origins back to a Chinese dish called narezushi.

This dish consisted of fermented rice and salted fish

And , despite what you may think , it wasn’t fermented and salted for flavor. The dish’s earliest known origin was in the 2nd century BC – so it predates refrigerators by nearly 2,000 years

Because of this, narezushi was actually a very practical dish The rice was fermented to preserve it, and the fish was also salted heavily to prevent the growth of bacteria and microorganisms – keeping it

fresh longer, even when stored without any kind of refrigeration . And , interestingly, the rice was typically thrown out when eating the fish It was used only to wrap and preserve the fish

The dish spread from China to Japan in the 8th century The first reference to “sushi” appeared in the Yoro Code, written in the year 718.

Over the following centuries, the dish slowly began to change The Japanese began eating three meals a day, boiling their rice, and using rice vinegar to help ferment the rice more quickly. The smell of the preserved fish was still strong – but a faster fermentation process helped reduce the time it took to create the Japanese sushi dish.

By the middle of the 18th century, sushi spread to Edo, where three famous sushi restaurants –Matsunozushi, Kenukizushi, and Yoheizushi were

opened Thousands more of them followed in the late 18th century One writer in 1852 said that for every 100×100 meter square block (cho) in Edo, there were 1-2 sushi restaurants! However, this sushi was not quite the same as the sushi we know today. It was ofen cooked – due to a lack of refrigeration – and served in larger pieces If you want to trace the history of sushi as we know it today, you’ll have to look at how a chef by the name of Hanaya Yohei changed the world of sushi forever

He found that, instead of just throwing out the rice, it could be tossed with a bit of vinegar, and a small sliver of fish could be placed on top, making a fl avorful , bite - sized treat that was delicious , portable, and affordable for the masses Thus, nigiri was born – and the history of sushi as we know it in the West began in Japan Shortly thereafer, this dish would start to spread throughout the world

By ROKA AKOR

ALICIA’S CORNER

A NEW SEASON IS UPON US WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES…

A change of season brings changes and creates new opportunities to explore and discover new ways to continue our path to mindfulness and making a better world.

One thing is for sure, in life a little rain must fall and what better way to look great than with a pair of happy and brightly colored rain boots! Although many of us don’t happily await a rainy day, even though it is necessary for planet, the key to weathering the rain is to find the silver lining and that is what you will find with Roma Boots (www.romaboots.com). As soon as you read why, you will see that sun just shining through those rain clouds and you will head out the door to splash through the puddles! Not only are their boots in bright colors and some with patterns, they are made from natural, not manufactured, rubber. The silver lining for sure is that for every pair purchased, they donate one pair of boots to a child living in poverty. So far, they have donated to children in 27 countries on 6 continents. Wouldn’t that make you smile every time it rained

Perhaps where you live, it gets very cold in the winter, or you just love to travel and explore the polar regions, travel to see the northern lights, travel to Antarctica, or just a weekend jaunt north to colder temperatures. Whatever the case may be, you still need to have the proper clothes to keep warm and dry. Take a look at Fjällräven (www.fjallraven.com) where sustainability is at the core of what they manufacture. They use organic, renewable, and recycled materials that are made to last, so they are reducing the need to replace ripped and worn-out clothing. As we all know, down is extremely warm and far superior to synthetic fiberfill, but Fjällräven has the most stringent animal welfare criteria, including for the wool and leather used in their products. Fjällräven works with many organizations responsible for protecting and improving the earth. Not surprising is one organization which has benefited called Save the Arctic Fax Project (Fjällräven means arctic fox in Swedish), and the numbers of Arctic foxes has increased dramatically.

Alicia C. Diez

If you prefer to be active closer to home and indoors, look to Nube (www.nube.com). Their mission is to create sustainable activewear with conscience and manufactured in the US from recycled materials. Their philosophy is to manufacture items which last and reduce their impact on the environment. In the near future, they plan to also have a “take back” program to use those once loved items into new ones. In addition, their activewear manufacturers are local and adhere to fair wages and have ethical working conditions. They also work with artists from around the world who are inspired by the

manufactured and sooner or later end up in landfills because the ink has run out? The company did their research to see how much ink is needed for those writers, and they have placed enough ink to last up to 7 years, hence the Seven Year Pen! They come in an array of colors and cute designs. You can even purchase refills if you exceed their writing estimates. Maybe travelers will start writing postcards!

Simone Nina

She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, an icon of American music. She was the consummate musical storyteller, a griot as she would come to learn, who used her remarkable talent to create a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through a magnificent body of works. She earned the moniker ‘High Priestess of Soul’ for she could weave a spell so seductive and hypnotic that the listener lost track of time and space as they became absorbed in the moment. She was who the world would come to know as Nina Simone.

When Nina Simone died on April 21, 2003, she left a timeless treasure trove of musical magic spanning over four decades from her first hit, the 1959 Top 10 classic “I Loves You Porgy,” to “A Single Woman,” the title cut from her one and only 1993 Elektra album. While thirty-three years separate those recordings, the element of honest emotion is the glue that binds the two together – it is that approach to every piece of work that became Nina’s uncompromising musical trademark.

By the end of her life, Nina was enjoying an unprecedented degree of recognition. Her music was enjoyed by the masses due to the CD revolution, discovery on the Internet, and exposure through movies and television. Nina had sold over one million CDs in the last decade of her life, making her a global catalog best-seller.

No one website can fully explore the many nuances and flavors that made up the more than 40 original albums in the Nina Simone library. This site contains most of Nina’s finest works and press mentions. However, we might not have had the chance to witness the breathtaking range of material Nina could cover if she hadn’t taken the path she did.

Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, North Carolina on February 21st, 1933, Nina’s prodigious talent as a musician was evident early on when she started playing piano by ear at the age of three. Her mother, a Methodist minister, and her father, a handyman and preacher himself, couldn’t ignore young Eunice’s God-given gift of music.

Raised in the church on the straight and narrow, her parents taught her right from wrong, to carry herself with dignity, and to work hard. She played piano – but didn’t sing – in her mother’s church, displaying remarkable talent early in her life.

An American Legend

Able to play virtually anything by ear, she was soon studying classical music with an Englishwoman named Muriel Mazzanovich, who had moved to the small southern town. It was from these humble roots that Eunice developed a lifelong love of Johann Sebastian Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Beethoven and Schubert.

After graduating valedictorian of her high school class, the community raised money for a scholarship for Eunice to study at Julliard in New York City before applying to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

Her family had already moved to the City Of Brotherly Love, but Eunice’s hopes for a career as a pioneering African American classical pianist were dashed when the school denied her admission.

To the end, she herself would claim that racism was the reason she did not attend. While her original dream was unfulfilled, Eunice ended up with an incredible worldwide career as Nina Simone.

Courtesy of Nina Simone Priestess of Soul Official Site

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